About
Milk Money is a Vermont-based crowdfunding platform that connects entrepreneurs and investors within the state's startup ecosystem. The organization facilitates Vermont crowdfunding offerings, guiding entrepreneurs through the process of developing business plans, preparing offering documents, and launching campaigns to raise capital. For investors, Milk Money provides a structured process: register on the platform, review available campaigns and business plans, assess personal risk tolerance, and make direct investments in Vermont ventures. The platform has demonstrated activity raising capital for Vermont businesses, including documented campaigns with minimum goals of $18,750 and maximum goals of $75,000. One notable portfolio company, Working Fields, successfully raised $31,050 from 43 investors through the platform by August 2017, focusing on employment opportunities and second-chance hiring for individuals in recovery. Another campaign, centered on sustainable alternatives to plastic using hay-based products, offered investment opportunities starting at $250. Milk Money operates within Vermont's regulatory framework for equity crowdfunding and positions itself as an intermediary that reduces friction for both capital seekers and providers. The platform handles document processing, investor onboarding, and campaign management, allowing entrepreneurs to focus on business development while providing retail investors access to vetted local opportunities. The organization serves the broader Vermont entrepreneurial community, which includes connections to supporting institutions like the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies and other regional venture infrastructure.